How to turn Show frequent sites on Taskbar on or off in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
Showing frequent sites on the Windows 11 taskbar lets you quickly access your most visited websites directly from the Microsoft Edge icon.
This feature appears in early testing versions of Microsoft Edge, like Canary, Beta, and Dev builds.
It aims to provide shortcuts to your favorite sites when you right-click the Edge icon on your taskbar.
Open Microsoft Edge Settings, then navigate to Privacy, search, and services, followed by Search and connected experiences. Locate and toggle the “Show frequent sites on Windows taskbar” option to your preference. This setting controls whether your most visited sites appear on the Edge taskbar jump list.
Here’s How to Change the Setting:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the three dots icon in the top right corner. This is the Settings and more menu (you can also press Alt+F). Then, click on Settings.
- In the left sidebar, click on Privacy, search, and services. Then, on the right side, click on Search and connected experiences.
- If you don’t see a left sidebar, click the three lines button in the top left corner. Or, make the Edge window wider until the sidebar appears.
- Find the setting called Show frequent sites on Windows taskbar. Turn it On or Off. The default is Off.
- You can now close the Settings tab in Microsoft Edge.



Turn the ‘Show frequent sites on the taskbar’ setting on or off in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 by following a few steps. This guide will walk you through the exact process to manage this feature.
Summary
This guide walked you through managing the ‘Show frequent sites on Windows taskbar’ option in Microsoft Edge, controlling which of your most visited websites appear on the Edge icon’s jump list.
How to pin websites to taskbar in Edge?
Want to pin a website to your Edge taskbar? Go to the site, click the three dots (Settings and more), then choose ‘Apps,’ and finally ‘Install this site as an app.’ This will create a dedicated shortcut on your taskbar for quick access.
How do I always keep these sites active in Edge?
To keep frequently visited sites active and accessible in Edge, make sure the ‘Show frequent sites on Windows taskbar’ setting is enabled. This feature is available in certain Edge versions and is meant to give you quick access via the taskbar icon, though its exact behavior is still evolving.
What does Ctrl+F5 do in Edge?
In Microsoft Edge, pressing Ctrl+F5 performs a hard refresh of the current webpage. This bypasses the browser cache and forces Edge to download all resources from the server again, ensuring you see the most up-to-date version of the page.
How to fix Microsoft Edge taskbar?
If your Microsoft Edge taskbar isn’t functioning correctly, try resetting Edge settings via `edge://settings/reset`. You can also try repairing the Edge installation through Windows Settings > Apps > Microsoft Edge > Modify. Ensure your Edge browser is updated to the latest version.
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